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What to create	Lesson script
Which subject	English
What topic	The Bird and The Bag
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 1
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Lesson Title: The Bird and The Bag

Duration: 30 minutes

Year Level: Year 1

Lesson Objective:

Students will learn to read and understand the story "The Bird and The Bag." They will explore the themes of friendship and sharing while developing their comprehension skills.

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Materials Needed:

• A copy of the story "The Bird and The Bag" (can be a printed version or a digital reading)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Paper and crayons or coloured pencils
• Homework handouts

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Introduction (5 minutes)

Greeting and Warm-Up

• Begin the lesson by greeting the students: "Good morning, everyone! How are you today?"
• Engage students with a brief discussion: "Has anyone seen a bird today? What do you think birds like to do?"

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Story Reading (10 minutes)

Read "The Bird and The Bag"

• Read the story aloud to the students. Ensure to use expression and engage with illustrations if available.
• Pause occasionally to ask questions:
  • "What do you think the bird feels about the bag?"
  • "How do you think the bird and the bag can be friends?"

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Discussion (5 minutes)

Group Discussion

• After the story, ask students questions to encourage discussion:
  • "What did the bird find in the bag?"
  • "Why is it important to share with friends?"
• Write students' responses on the whiteboard.

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Activity (5 minutes)

Drawing Activity

• Ask students to draw their favourite part of the story. Encourage them to include the bird, the bag, or a scene from the story.
• After they finish, invite a few students to share their drawings with the class.

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Summary (3 minutes)

Recap the Story

• Summarise the key points of the story:
  • The bird found a bag and wondered about it.
  • They became friends and learned to share.
• Reinforce the lesson on friendship and sharing.

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Homework (2 minutes)

Homework Assignment

1. Task 1: Draw a picture of something you would find in a bag. Write two sentences about what you would do with it.
2. Task 2: Answer the following questions:
   • What is your favourite bird? Why do you like it?
   • Can you think of a time when you shared something with a friend? Describe it.

Homework Answers

There are no right or wrong answers for drawing and personal reflections, but here are some guiding answers for the questions:

1. Task 1:

   • Students could draw things like toys, books, or food.
   • Sentences should express what they would do with the item (e.g., "I would play with my toy" or "I would read my book").

2. Task 2:

   • Answers will vary. Encourage students to respond with their favourite birds like 'cockatoo', 'sparrow', etc., and explain why (e.g., "I like cockatoos because they are colourful").
   • For sharing, responses might include sharing toys, food, or stationery.

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Closing

• Thank the students for their participation.
• Remind them to bring their homework back for sharing next lesson.

"Have a great day, everyone! See you next time."

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This lesson structure encourages engagement through reading, discussion, and creative expression, tailored for Year 1 students.